A&G Entertainment Productions

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release Tuesday, May 18, 2010 5, 2010

Arnold G to perform at 7pm with Allan McCormick & Emily Morrow (“Le Reve”, Las Vegas, Choreographer and dancer).
Special Guest Performance by Carmina Salcido co-author, “Not Lost Forever”

Shine On! “Artists Meets The Industry” Showcase will be broadcast live at Stickam Live Television full-Length of a 3-hour non-stop with no commercials interruption online and it will be headlines in the U.S. and around the world, primetime at night time on Thursday, 7-10 p.m., P.S.T. at AG Entertainment Productions website: www.agentertainmentproductions.com/showcase

A&G Entertainment Productions Presents Shine On! Hollywood:
A Music Showcase;”Artists Meets The Industry”

Industry Panelists include Allan Rich, Brent Harvey, Tony Sweet, Gary Spears, Irene Soderberg, Michael Kelly, Robby Martinez, Tamela D’Amico, Kevin McDowell and Arnold Garcia aka Arnold G

Hosted by Ryan Ray, of “Wake Up TV” and “Local Celebrity Los Angeles”

WHO: Schedule Artists To Perform:

Latonius J. Earl, Jesschelle, Jael Gadsden, Adrian Reyes, Emily Amber, Jarid Williams, Brandy Guerra, Stefani Scovolo and QUE. Featuring Shanne Facchinello (Winner of Local Celebrity Los Angeles 2010).

Special Performances by Arnold G “Give It To Me Baby” with Emily Morrow (choreographer, dancer and assistant to Allan McCormick (TV, Film and Stage Choreographer) from Le Reve Wynn Las Vegas). Arnold’s dancers: Jerrell Johnson, Beatriz Vasquez and Salvador Corona. Arnold’s & dancers Costumes designed by Gabriel Escamilla, Fashion Designer.

Scheduled Panelists Include:

Allan Rich, is a two time Academy Award, Grammy and Golden Globe nominee, whose songs have sold over 65 Million copies. Allan have written songs for NATALIE COLE, JAMES INGRAM, WHITNEY HOUSTON, KENNY LOGGINS, NSYNC. Also songs recorded by BARBRA STREISAND, TINA TURNER, ROD STEWART, LUTHER VANDROSS, DOLLY PARTON, PATTI LA BELLE, GLADYS KNIGHT, BARRY MANILOW and many more

Brent Harvey, is the Executive Producer / Co-founder of Hollywood Music In Media Awards & Conference

Tony Sweet, is the Host and Executive Producer of On Air With Tony Sweet, the nations #1 show on LA Talk Radio as a leading source of Entertainment

Gary Spears, is a Radio personality and actor. He worked 7 1/2 years as a personality on KIIS-FM. 2 1/2 years at KBIG doing PM drive on air

Irene Soderberg, is a Legendary Jazz & Soul Recording Artist. Actor, Comedian and Producer.

Irene’s opened for and worked with artists like Willie Nelson, Chaka Khan, Pat Benetar, Blondie, Thelma Houston, Hootie and the Blowfish,The Weather Girls, Judy Tenuta, The Drifters, Grace Slick, and many more

Michael Kelly, “Michael “G-Diz” Kelly – Manager, Universal Music / Multi-Platinum Record Producer & Remixer including TV & Film. Credits include Berry Gordy, Chaka Khan, MTV & over 5 Major Motion pictures

Robby Martinez, is a Educator, Musician, Conductor, Composer and Performer. Conductor for LA Philharmonic, LA Opera Co., NY Metropolitan Opera Co., Desert Community Orchestra of Ridgecrest, The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (The Grammy Awards) to name more

Tamela D’Amico, was born in New York and spent her childhood in between Long Island and the Florida Gulf Coast. She is a “multi-hyphenate artist” (singer/actress/ filmmaker), currently living in Los Angeles.

Kevin McDowell, is the Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer for AEG (Anschutz

Entertainment Group) & AEG Live, one of the world’s leading concert promotion and touring companies. He is a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) and the Screen Actor’s Guild.

Arnold Garcia aka Arnold G, is the Founder of AGEP Productions, A&G Music, Shine On! Showcase and Bring It On! Singing Contest. Recording artist, performer, dancer, music producer, director and songwriter. Member of The Recording Academy and ASCAP and #1 songs on various dance charts.

Attendees:

Dr. John Carvalho, Thomas Fitzgerald, Diane Tanner, Amy Breunig, Josie Roman, Ghalib Shiraz Dhalla (Indulge Magazine publisher), David Harrison Levi, Brian Stewart (marketing and promotions), Joe Energy (radio promotions), Asha Puthli (recording artists), Richard Merrill (beauty advisor), Maricelle Mendenson (martial arts master), Thushari J (actress, host and events blogger), Noah Rapport (marketing, promotions and travel industry), Ryan W. Torres (artist manager at AEM), Dr. Aura Imbarus (educator, professional speaker, and book author of “Out of the Transylvania Night: A Story of Tyranny, Freedom, Love and Identity”), Jesse Perry (promoter), Grace Llana Walker (community activist, and philanthropist), Emma Zerner (actress & model), Ivan Estrada (artist), CC Perkinson (producer, host), John Rutlege, Shelly Skandrani, Dana Wilson, Tom Emberson, and many more.

WHAT: Shine On! Hollywood: A Music Showcase; “Artists Meets The Industry”

A&G Entertainment Productions (AGEP) presenting: The ShineOn! Showcase, May 20, 2010. This is a unique grassroots music showcase, that is not your typical venue, specifically designed for the unsigned indie artist, band and musician with two stages where the best local unsigned indie artists, will be able to showcase their talents in the: Hip Hop, R&B, Urban, Rock and Dance categories, in front of conference attendees and a panel of music industry experts to gain maximum exposure at a minimal cost. The showcase will occur on a monthly basis at the Celebrity Centre, 5930 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood, California. The event will be “Live” e-video streamed across the country, with many music industry executives in the audience, to review the solo and band performances and possibly offer additional career opportunities. All singers have the option to enter the singing contest ‘Bring It On’ Los Angeles this coming September.

This special event offers advance VIP and General Pre-Sale Seats. Individual Pre-Sale Seats for $15.00 per person, and VIP Pre-Sale Seats for $25.00. For tickets and information visit http://www.agentertainmentproductions.com/showcase.html At the door General Seats for $20.00.

WHEN: Thursday, May 20, 2010

5:45 pm Media & Photographers Check-In

6:00 – 6:45 pm Red Carpet Photos Opportunity, Arrivals & Interviews

7:00 – 10:00 pm Shine On Showcase

WHERE: Celebrity Centre

5930 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028

MEDIA R.S.V.P. MANDATORY: diversitynewsppr@gmail.com or 213-321-9408 (e-mail preferred)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If you are interested in covering this event, you MUST request credentials no later than 5 p.m. PST on Wednesday, May 18. Credentials will be picked up at media check-in on the day of the event. ALL MEDIA MUST BRING PHOTO I.D. ALL MEDIA MUST BE CREDENTIALED for this event.

About Arnold G:

Arnold Garcia is his real full name, but as an international dance/pop recording artist, songwriter, dancer and performer, he is well known as “ARNOLD G.” Arnold G has started A&G Entertainment Productions to create all the projects that are floating around in his head. Arnold G’s shows will hit Hollywood and Las Vegas on his creative creation of Trance Warrior and Ocean Dreams shows.

On top of all that, Arnold G wants to help other Artists make it in the industry, so he has developed “Shine On.” and “Bring It On”. These live and soon to be televised shows will let Artists perform and compete for the opportunity to be mentored by a major recording artist and eventually, the winner will be awarded a recording contract with a major record label. As for Arnold G, his music consists of Dance, House, Hip Hop and even Ballads. He has performed for audiences ranging from 1000 – 30,000 people in Eastern Europe, Canada and throughout different parts of the USA. With all that said, you know Arnold G is embarking on new territories of creating music and contributing to society in some big fashion. Keep your eyes posted on this one. Arnold G is worthy of your time and attention. For more information visit http://www.arnoldg.com & http://www.agentertainmentproductions.com/About_Us.html

About A&G Entertainment Productions

A&G Entertainment Productions (AGEP) is a production house that brings entertainment professionals on the West coast into a new era of innovation. Not only does AGEP create live showcases like “Shine-On,” along with its’ corresponding singing contest, “Bring-It-On” we also specialized in creating live, Broadway and Las Vegas styled shows, that will be moving all across America.
Our specialized shows are created in-house with original story lines that are pre-disposed to music. Then we add the appropriate songs and talent to make the show a musical sensation. We utilize the best professionals in the Entertainment Industry to produce these events, so AGEP is building its’ reputation in the Entertainment Industry, as being a leader in its field.

AGEP strives to entertain its’ audiences, but also encourages its’ team members to work as a complete unit, putting egos aside and building long-lasting, relationships with a variety of talented artists, performers, chorographers, production managers, writers, creative directors, technical designers and logistics experts. By doing this we are able to meet and exceed the level of expectations of each show, as our team is invested from their core, and not just in it to benefit themselves. Our people are so dedicated that it makes it easy for us to deliver a high level of entertainment to our audiences. Coming to your ty soon…AGEP. Keep your eyes and ears open!
Event is produced by A & G Entertainment Productions and major sponsored by: A & G Records, Wake Up TV, Diversity News Publications, Hollywood in Media Awards & Conference, On Air With Tony Sweet, Stickam and IRS. Partial sponsored by Music Connection Magazine, Richard Merrill, Parris Harris, Maricele Mendelson, Rodrigovaz.com, Jeffknightphotography.com, Angel Entertainment Foundation and Avenue Entertainment Management.

Confirmed media coverage by: Examiner.com, The Photographer 007, Live Jelly Noose News, ElleLeePhotography.com, Diversity News Magazine, Diversity News TV, DmImages.net, Nelson Photo Images, Daniela Hubbard Photography, Andre Cohen Photography and many more.

Invited media and photographers: SFTHM Radio, Thrive News, KSWD 100.3 The Sound, Variety Magazine, Ed Magic TV, Eye On Entertainment, LookBookla.com, Indulge Magazine, The Star Celeb, CC Variety TV, WTV Networks, Hollywood TV, FOX TV Channel 11, CBS 2, KCAL 9, KTLA TV Channel 5, Los Angeles Times, The Scoop LA.com, Wehoparty.com, OC Register, LA Weekly, KABC-TV Channel 7, La Opinion, NBC 4, KCOP TV 13, Hoy Los Angeles and many more.

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